Rapid technology changes in workplaces can cause stress, prompting employees to resist adopting new tools. This resistance stems from fear of obsolescence, disrupted routines, and perceived tool complexity.
 
Addressing these anxieties through effective communication and training is crucial for smooth technological transitions.
 
**Complete Case 4 before SLP 4**
 
Case 4 Resources
 
Embracing Technology and Adaptability Through Change Management  (2023) Technology Modernization Requires Cultural Change  (2023)  America’s generational divide doesn’t apply to technology.  (2023)  Resistance to Change: Workflow Evolution Across Generations  (2023)  2023 Work in America Survey  (2023) Workplace stress affects most workers despite employers’ efforts  (2023) Artificial Intelligence  (2023) You may create a free login to access more information. Text:  10.1 Organizational Structures and Design  (2023)  Text:  10.2 Organizational Change  (2023)  Text:  10.3 Managing Change  (2023)  
 
Scholarly Readings:
 
As AI Spreads, Experts Predict the Best and Worst Changes in Digital Life by 2035  (2023) 
 
Technology Supported Change
 
Investigate the role of technology (AI, data analytics) in facilitating change. How has technology transformed the landscape of change management in recent years? (1 ½ pages). Research Required.
 
Technology Resistance and Adoption
 
Analyze the challenges and advantages of managing a multi-generational workforce in the age of rapid technological change (1 ½ pages). Research Required.
 
Workplace Stress